as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
she was surprised by the unannounced upgrading to the position of supervisor
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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
upgraded them to first class
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as in improving
to make better
that restaurant had better upgrade its service—and fast—if it wants to stay in business
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Recent Examples of upgrading
Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The project merges advanced pretreatment with biological upgrading to create a new, scalable model for the circular bioeconomy, transforming waste management into a high-efficiency energy recovery system.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
So, to help get your patio, deck, or backyard ready for hosting season, PEOPLE spoke with Kerrie Kelly, CEO and creative director of Kerrie Kelly Studio to get her space-upgrading recommendations.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The Vikings would also serve themselves well by supplementing or upgrading on the interior offensive and defensive lines.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Dana Bacardi, who has lived in Boulder for years and previously worked with Pesmen at There With Care, is now the fest’s associate director of individual giving, tasked with raising some $10 million to help pay for the upgrading of fest venues and equipment.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The Vikings would also serve themselves well by supplementing or upgrading on the interior offensive and defensive lines.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The Vikings would also serve themselves well by supplementing or upgrading on the interior offensive and defensive lines.
—Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Brown has long expressed his desire to add another left-handed bat, and the relative inexperience of his outfield still makes that a logical area to explore upgrading.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Nearly a year after upgrading to the Clocktower Cabaret from a mix of Denver venues, King Penny is still gathering momentum among date-nighters, theater kids, Boomers who recall old-school radio tele-plays, and more — at least based on the capacity audience at a March performance.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet, instead of taking advantage of this lull to prepare for the future by upgrading transmission lines and incorporating smart grid technologies en masse, policymakers procrastinated.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
China’s robot industry has accelerated since 2015, when the government listed robotics as one of 10 key sectors in a blueprint for upgrading Chinese industries and shedding its reputation as the world’s cheap-labor factory.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Energy-efficient upgrades — like sealing air leaks, upgrading insulation or installing smart thermostats —can reduce your monthly utility bills and make your home more efficient overall.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
But soon after pouring millions into upgrading the hydro facility, the company shuttered its Cheboygan operation in 1990, eliminating 300 jobs and commencing the slow decline of the historic mill.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Softmaxxing techniques – which can also include teeth whitening, beard grooming, or upgrading a wardrobe or hairstyle – are not usually a problem, according to Hadeed.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
That includes upgrading Pluto TV to adopt the same tech stack as Paramount+ to improve the user experience.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
In good economic times, that’s hundreds of millions of dollars each year for upgrading classrooms, boosting teacher pay, improving security, and enriching learning in our schools.
—Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The project merges advanced pretreatment with biological upgrading to create a new, scalable model for the circular bioeconomy, transforming waste management into a high-efficiency energy recovery system.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
So, to help get your patio, deck, or backyard ready for hosting season, PEOPLE spoke with Kerrie Kelly, CEO and creative director of Kerrie Kelly Studio to get her space-upgrading recommendations.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The Vikings would also serve themselves well by supplementing or upgrading on the interior offensive and defensive lines.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Dana Bacardi, who has lived in Boulder for years and previously worked with Pesmen at There With Care, is now the fest’s associate director of individual giving, tasked with raising some $10 million to help pay for the upgrading of fest venues and equipment.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The Vikings would also serve themselves well by supplementing or upgrading on the interior offensive and defensive lines.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The Vikings would also serve themselves well by supplementing or upgrading on the interior offensive and defensive lines.
—Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Brown has long expressed his desire to add another left-handed bat, and the relative inexperience of his outfield still makes that a logical area to explore upgrading.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
The strategists prefer France to Germany, upgrading the former to ‘overweight’ and downgrading the latter to ‘neutral’.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Nearly a year after upgrading to the Clocktower Cabaret from a mix of Denver venues, King Penny is still gathering momentum among date-nighters, theater kids, Boomers who recall old-school radio tele-plays, and more — at least based on the capacity audience at a March performance.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet, instead of taking advantage of this lull to prepare for the future by upgrading transmission lines and incorporating smart grid technologies en masse, policymakers procrastinated.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
China’s robot industry has accelerated since 2015, when the government listed robotics as one of 10 key sectors in a blueprint for upgrading Chinese industries and shedding its reputation as the world’s cheap-labor factory.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Energy-efficient upgrades — like sealing air leaks, upgrading insulation or installing smart thermostats —can reduce your monthly utility bills and make your home more efficient overall.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
But soon after pouring millions into upgrading the hydro facility, the company shuttered its Cheboygan operation in 1990, eliminating 300 jobs and commencing the slow decline of the historic mill.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Softmaxxing techniques – which can also include teeth whitening, beard grooming, or upgrading a wardrobe or hairstyle – are not usually a problem, according to Hadeed.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
That includes upgrading Pluto TV to adopt the same tech stack as Paramount+ to improve the user experience.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upgrading
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Rodríguez quickly climbed the Yankees’ minor league ladder in 2025, starting at High-A, forcing his way to Double-A, and earning a brief promotion to Triple-A for his last starts of the year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2016, Albertsons paid $107 million to settle a BOGO promotion case in nearby Oregon, plus another $107 million to settle a 2023 federal court case concerning BOGO promotions in Washington.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The seeds are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, helping to feed gut bacteria while also promoting regular bowel movements, research has shown.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lauersdorf is always willing to answer constituent concerns, and never complains, said Heritage Homeowners’ Association vice president Jennifer Samuels in a Facebook post promoting the fundraising effort.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rinsing quinoa is really about improving the experience and allowing the ingredient to deliver on flavor and nourishment.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to Asylon, the focus has shifted from adoption to effective integration, enhancing existing systems while improving efficiency and reducing friction.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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But Gernsback's innovation of collecting previously-diffuse bits of literature ruminating on scientific discovery or technological advancement in one place proved to be an idea with staying power.—
Chris Klimek,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Klinger warns that adding excess fat, calories, and sugar can rapidly transform coffee into a high-calorie beverage, elevating the risk of weight gain.—
Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to refocusing its strategy, Comcast has changed up its leadership structure, including elevating Mike Cavanagh to co-CEO alongside Roberts.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The expansion is also expected to add more natural light, green space and a new lobby in the hopes of enhancing comfort and care for families, hospital leaders, who touted the tower as a ‘transformative project,’ said on Wednesday.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Work may need to be repeatedly translated between systems, increasing the effort required for alignment without necessarily enhancing output.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Upgrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upgrading. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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